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  The Championships, Wimbledon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wimbledon usually lasts for two weeks; the main events span both weeks, but the junior and invitational events are for the most part held during the second week.
The nineteen courts used for Wimbledon are all composed purely of rye grass.
Due to possibility of rain during Wimbledon, a retractable roof is planned for the court; it is expected to be completed in 2009.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wimbledon_championships   (2471 words)

  
 Wimbledon (tennis) - MSN Encarta
Wimbledon (tennis), annual tennis tournament held in the district of Wimbledon, in the London borough of Merton.
Wimbledon was cancelled from 1940 to 1945 because of World War II, and Centre Court was damaged by a German bomb in 1940.
The all-time women’s champion is Czechoslovakian-born Martina Navratilova of the United States, who won nine singles titles at Wimbledon between 1978 and 1990.
encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_701509024/Wimbledon_(tennis).html   (351 words)

  
 The Championships, Wimbledon - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
Players and doubles pairs are admitted to the main events on the basis of their international rankings.
It bears the inscription "The All England Lawn Tennis Club Single Handed Champion of the World." The Ladies' Singles champion receives a sterling silver salver commonly known as the "Venus Rosewater Dish," or simply the "Rosewater Dish." The salver, which is 18.75 inches (about 48 cm) in diameter, is decorated with figures from mythology.
The trophies are usually presented by the President of the All England Club, HRH The Duke of Kent, and by his wife, HRH The Duchess of Kent.
www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/w/i/m/Wimbledon_championships.html   (1972 words)

  
 The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The victory over the self-styled “chauvinist pig” Riggs, himself a Wimbledon Singles champion in 1939, came towards the end of an astonishing run of success at The Championships in which, between 1961 and 1979, she claimed 20 titles – six singles, ten doubles and four mixed – a record she shares with Martina Navratilova.
Wimbledon first welcomed this breezily confident American as a champion in 1961 when, as Billie Jean Moffitt, she teamed with Karen Hantze to become Ladies’ Doubles champion for the first time.
The 1979 doubles victory with Navratilova over Stove and Wendy Turnbull was her record-breaking 20th Wimbledon title, eclipsing the mark of 19 (all achieved in doubles) set by her fellow-Californian, Elizabeth Ryan, between 1914 and 1934.
www.wimbledon.org /en_GB/news/features/history/champions_king.html   (717 words)

  
 The Ultimate Wimbledon Championships Dog Breeds Information Guide and Reference
Wimbledon is the oldest and most prestigious event in the sport of tennis.
Wimbledon, held in June/July, is the third Grand Slam tournament played each year, preceded by the Australian Open and French Open, and followed by the US Open.
Wimbledon and the French Open both have higher prize money for male champions than for female ones; the US Open and Australian Open pay equal amounts.
www.dogluvers.com /dog_breeds/Wimbledon_championships   (621 words)

  
 Wimbledon The Tennis Championships at Wimbledon 2005 - All England Club United Kindom
America's May Sutton became the first overseas champion, winning the women's title in 1905, and was followed two years later by Norman Brookes as the first men's champion from outside the UK.
Post-war Wimbledon was a far more international event than it had been prior to the outbreak of war.
But that quartet are just four on a roll call of celebrated champions since the start of the Open era in 1968, during which time there have been 31 different singles winners.
www.wimbledon.feellondon.co.uk /tennis/wimbledon_history.htm   (1624 words)

  
 :: VALE DO LOBO :: GRANDCHAMPIONS :: ______________________________________________________________________2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The years 1984 and 1985 were not memorable for the Australian, who lost both doubles finals in the British tournament.
In Wimbledon, he eliminated Mats Wilander in the quarter-finals, beat Jimmy Connors in the semi-finals and now having reached the last match, he had to face no less than the world Nº 1 Ivan Lendl.
This victory was also memorable, because, he broke the traditional rules of Wimbledon, and jumped over the Centre Court fence to join his family, girl friend and coach to celebrate his victory with them.
www.grandchampions.org /en_cash.htm   (1172 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports -- A Wimbledon tradition: Men get more money than women
Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam tournament with unequal prizes for the two champions.
Billie Jean King, who won a record 20 Wimbledon titles in singles, doubles and mixed doubles, was baffled by the decision.
The French Open said this month it would pay the men's and women's champions the same for the first time, although the overall prize fund is bigger for the men.
signonsandiego.com /sports/20060425-1327-ten-wimbledon-prizemoney.html   (725 words)

  
 CBC Sports Online - Wimbledon
The men's doubles draw was introduced in 1879, while the ladies doubles and mixed doubles didn't come into existence until 1913.
With the increased availability of air travel, international participation grew even further in the 1950s, but as the decade wore on, Wimbledon organizers thought it would be in their best interests to open the championship to professional tennis players.
The International Lawn Tennis Federation strongly opposed the move, and it wasn't until 1967, when a number of former Wimbledon champions competed in a television tennis invitational for BBC, did the LTA changed its mind and open the tournament to professionals in 1968.
www.cbc.ca /sports/indepth/focus/wimbledon.html   (964 words)

  
 Tennis Hall of Shame: ATP YECs - doubles
In contrast to the singles (and also to the women's doubles at WTA YECs), the YEC doubles draw is filled with all top eight teams.
The ATP may have declared war on doubles in other ways, but the YECs give doubles their proper due and play out a full round robin among the eight teams and follow the same format as the singles.
Given the changes the ATP is trying to implement, this may be the last year that doubles survives in anything like its original form, so if you have the chance to see any of these matches, best enjoy it.
www.pelicancrossing.net /thos/2005/11/atp_yecs_doubles.html   (224 words)

  
 List of Wimbledon Doubles champions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a list of champions of the Wimbledon championships of the Gentlemen's and Ladies' Doubles competitions.
For a complete listing of champions for all categories, see List of Wimbledon champions.
The championships were not held from 1915–1918 and 1940–1945 owing to the two World Wars.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_Wimbledon_Doubles_champions   (102 words)

  
 HindustanTimes.com - Wimbledon 2002   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Singles finalists Venus and Serena Williams remained on course for a Wimbledon double Sunday.
The American duo, the 2000 Wimbledon doubles champions, are due on Centre Court again after the men's final between top seed Lleyton Hewitt of Australia and David Nalbandian, the 28th seed from Argentina.
While Serena celebrated a win Venus was despondent at seeing her 24-month reign as Wimbledon champion come to an end.
www.hindustantimes.com /news/specials/wimbledon2002/9story0707.shtml   (629 words)

  
 The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Her talent was soon spotted and she came under the influence of former Wimbledon champion Frank Sedgman.
Although she was Australian champion at the age of 17 and would go on to win her national title 11 times, Smith knew the real test of her ability would come at the world’s other great championships.
Of 12 appearances at Wimbledon, for example, she would be installed as top seed eight times and second seed three times.
www.wimbledon.org /en_GB/news/features/history/champions_court.html   (801 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Williams sisters close weekend with doubles crown   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
WIMBLEDON, England — A day after Serena beat Venus in the women's final at Wimbledon, the Williams sisters were back on Centre Court.
But a big wave from Serena and a customary twirl from Venus, and the siblings had their second Wimbledon title in three years, their fifth Grand Slam title overall and a seal on their domination of this year's women's draw.
Serena contributed the dress she wore in the singles final and her shoes and socks to the Wimbledon museum.
www.usatoday.com /sports/tennis/02wim/2002-07-07-roundup-wdoubles.htm   (640 words)

  
 Wimbledon
Held every June or July (starts 6 weeks before the first Monday in August), the tournament is the third Grand Slam event played each year, preceded by the Australian Open and the French Open, and followed by the U.S. Open.
Wimbledon (which is the only one of the Grand Slam events played on grass) lasts for two weeks, subject to extensions for rain.
The Championships moved to their present location, at a ground near Church Road, Wimbledon, in 1922.
www.managames.com /grand-slam_en/wimbledon.html   (259 words)

  
 HindustanTimes.com - Wimbledon 2002   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The 21-year-old Muscovite went out in both the doubles and mixed doubles events to bring to an end a controversial two weeks at Wimbledon.
The Russian double faulted in her final service game to end all hopes of a Wimbledon title this year.
The Americans were the 2000 Wimbledon doubles champions and have won all four Grand Slam doubles titles and the Olympic gold.
www.hindustantimes.com /news/specials/wimbledon2002/3story0707.shtml   (378 words)

  
 2006 Wimbledon, TV Schedule, Top Scores, Video, Pictures, News & Updates
Andre Agassi, who remains among the handful of players to capture all four Grand Slam titles, told reporters in Wimbledon that it would be his last tournament in London, announcing his permanent retirement from the game following the U.S. Open in September.
As the date for Wimbledon heats up - this year from June 26 - July 9, 2006 - check out the highlights, photo galleries, video clips, player profiles, and assorted Wimbledon trivia, along with traditional Wimbledon party recipes to celebrate the occasion.
Wimbledon - With a 'you-are-there' mini-tutorial on taking your game to Wimbledon, plus descriptions of playing conditions, interesting facts and focus on British tennis champs.
www.chiff.com /recreation/sports/wimbledon.htm   (519 words)

  
 Geoff Slattery Publishing - GSP Books
With illustrations and tips to improve your doubles game, Todd offers a compelling insight into the vision, sheer grit, focus and hard work needed to succeed in the competitive tennis industry, where brawn now counts more than guile and tactics.
With an insider’s vast knowledge of the racing industry, Cain vividly portrays the champion’s breathtaking rise to fame and the dramatic leg injury that, despite a gritty comeback, eventually cut Northerly’s career short.
Champion Brisbane Lions player, media performer and new father Jason Akermanis has always had a lot to say.
www.geoffslattery.com.au /GSPBooks2.html   (2529 words)

  
 Bob Larson's Tennis News | Tennis News previews Fed Cup   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Wimbledon finalist Justine Henin-Hardenne -- who admittedly has played a very heavy schedule (Roland Garros, Eastbourne, Wimbledon) -- withdrew from the Belgian team on the grounds that she wasn't feeling fresh.
Gerrmany was supposed to have Anna-Lena Groenefeld, who would have been the top-ranked singles player in the tie and also a strong doubles player, but she would have been supported by Jasmin Woher, Kathrin Woerle, and Kristina Barrois.
But even that doubles lineup would give the Belgian hosts a chance, because it's unlikely the Americans can beat Clijsters in anything -- especially on indoor hardcourt, which is probably her best surface.
www.tennisnews.com /exclusive.php?pID=12361   (1936 words)

  
 No Grand Slam in Doubles
EW YORK -- An upset, an end to one career and another player's unsuccessful bid to win four Grand Slam titles in a year -- all this was all rolled into one in the women's doubles final at the U.S. Open Saturday.
Not only were top-seeded Gigi Fernandez and Natasha Zvereva, the defending champions of the event, upset by third-seeded Lindsay Davenport and Jana Novotna, 6-3, 6-4, but Fernandez, 33, also announced her retirement after 15 years on the tour.
A singles semifinalist at Wimbledon in 1994, Fernandez captured 15 Grand Slam titles alongside Zvereva, including the French Open and Wimbledon championships this year.
partners.nytimes.com /library/sports/090797ten-us-open-doubles.html   (175 words)

  
 WJLA - Nadal Counts Himself Out at Wimbledon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
He's well aware that the only Spanish man to win Wimbledon was Manuel Santana in 1966, and he said he watched the tournament as a fan growing up in Mallorca.
They were top-seeded in the women's doubles and were the Wimbledon runners-up in 2002 and 2003.
Last year, rain hit Wimbledon right from Day 1, and heavy showers throughout the week led to matches being played on the middle Sunday for only the third time in the tournament's 118-year history.
www.wjla.com /headlines/0605/236759.html   (916 words)

  
 Texas Sports News
Now, at 38, she is the two-time defending champion of the women's 35-and-over doubles division at Wimbledon and will seek her third "senior" title when she plays the same event at the U.S. Open next month.
This year, Smith felt the pressure of being defending champion and began training eight weeks before the grass court championship, primarily by lifting weights to strengthen a surgically repaired right shoulder.
Smith, who was inducted into the hall in 1985, won at least one women's doubles championship in all four of the major tournaments - the Australian Open (1), French Open (2), Wimbledon (1) and U.S. Open (1).
www.texnews.com /texsports97/smith072697.html   (902 words)

  
 Bob Larson's Tennis News | Tennis Masters Cup draw is set   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The doubles semifinals begin on Saturday 19 November at 2pm, with the singles semifinals not before 7pm.
The doubles final will be held on Sunday 20 November at 1pm, with the singles final not before 4pm.
Both singles and doubles competitions are round robin events consisting of two groups of four, with group winners facing the runners-up from the other group in the semifinals.
www.tennisnews.com /exclusive.php?pID=8684   (591 words)

  
 ESPN.com - US Open 2001 - Wimbledon champs do it again
The Wimbledon doubles champions won the Open title Sunday with a 6-2, 5-7, 7-5 victory over Kimberly Po-Messerli and Nathalie Tauziat.
It was Stubbs' second doubles title at the Open this year.
Stubbs saw the irony in first beating Raymond in the mixed doubles and then teaming with her to win the women's event.
espn.go.com /tennis/usopen01/s/2001/0909/1249849.html   (282 words)

  
 ESPN.com - Final picks to be made on Oct. 11
WHITE PLAINS, New York -- Teenager Andy Roddick, veteran Todd Martin and Wimbledon doubles champions Don Johnson and Jared Palmer were named on Tuesday in the U.S. squad to take on India in a Davis Cup qualifying tie later this month.
Palmer, 30, is 2-3 in Davis Cup doubles, while Johnson, 33, will be making his competition debut against India.
Johnson and Palmer won Wimbledon and reached the U.S. Open doubles final this year.
sports.espn.go.com /espn/print?id=1258367&type=news   (325 words)

  
 VL of Sport - Wimbledon
Starting as an amateur event in 1887, with 22 entries, the Lawn Tennis Championships at The All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club, has grown to one of the major events on the Tennis circuit.
By 1900, Wimbledon had become an international tournament.
Away from the courts, Wimbledon fortnight has become a annual flurry of betting.
sportsvl.com /ball/wimbledon.htm   (232 words)

  
 ITA - 1995 Inductee Billie Jean King
Frustrated by "shamateur" tennis, King was a leader in the movement that opened competition to professionals in 1968.
Wimbledon Doubles Champion 1962, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1970-1973, 1979
Wimbledon Mixed Doubles Champion 1967, 1971, 1973, 1974
www.wm.edu /tenniscenter/king.html   (423 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Sports News, Scores & Stats   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
WIMBLEDON, England — Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova moved into the top 10 of the WTA Tour rankings for the first time Monday.
WIMBLEDON, England — Maria Sharapova outplayed two-time defending champion Serena Williams in straight sets Saturday to win Wimbledon at age 17.
Sharapova won 6-1, 6-4 to become the first Russian to win a Wimbledon singles title, and the third youngest women's champion in history.
www.usatoday.com /sports/tennis/wimbledon04.htm   (592 words)

  
 ESPN.com: TENNIS - ATP World Doubles Challenge Cup to be played in India
The ATP World Doubles Challenge Cup will feature eight pairs in a round-robin format with $350,000 in prize money.
Reigning Wimbledon doubles champions Donald Johnson and Jared Palmer are entered.
The ATP World Doubles Championship will be played beginning Nov. 4.
espn.go.com /tennis/news/2002/0116/1312215.html   (94 words)

  
 Wimbledon Champions Dinner 2006 Mauresmo Men's Past Dinner 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Wimbledon Champions Dinner 2006 Mauresmo Men's Past Dinner 2006
List of Wimbledon champions Here is a list of winners of the Wimbledon Championships in tennis, including the Gentlemen's Singles and Doubles,
List of Wimbledon Doubles champions This is a list of champions of the Wimbledon championships of the Gentlemen's and Ladies' Doubles competitions.
www.locators.com /dir/wimbledon_champions   (232 words)

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